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Undergraduate Course: Self as a Resource for Pastoral and Spiritual Care (THET10045)

Course Outline

School

School of Divinity

College

College of Humanities and Social Science

Credit level (Normal year taken)

SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate)

Availability

Available to all students

SCQF Credits

20

ECTS Credits

10

Summary

Self is the principal gift a pastoral or spiritual carer has to offer another. This course, utilising theological, psychological and literary resources, aims to help students explore dimensions of their personhood which may influence their ability to offer sensitive pastoral or spiritual care.

seminar presentation (5%) and contribution to weekly seminars (5%);
30% on a 2500 word essay;
60% on the degree examination.

Feedback

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Exam Information

Exam Diet

Paper Name

Hours & Minutes

Main Exam Diet S1 (December)

2:00

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of the course students should:
a) have an understanding of the significance of self-awareness for providing sensitive spiritual and pastoral care;
b) be able to utilise theological, psychological and literary resources to explore aspects of their personhood;
c) be able to read critically and comment on significant texts from social science, healthcare and pastoral theology which influence contemporary understandings of self as a therapeutic resource;
d) have the skill of writing critically on their experience of the course demonstrating their understanding of the relationship between theology and practice in pastoral and spiritual care;
e) have further developed transferable skills in oral presentation, debate and facilitation of small groups;
f) be able to demonstrate an ability to identify key terms and their meanings;
g) be able to demonstrate good judgement about how to judge the relative importance of items on course bibliographies.

Reading List

None

Additional Information

Graduate Attributes and Skills

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Special Arrangements

This is a seminar based interactive course, involving student presentations and small group and plenary discussions and has a quota of 20 students. Places will be allocated by date order of registration. Any student not gaining a place should contact the Divinity School Office as a waiting list will be in operation.